Savory Gougères (Cheese Puffs)
Light and airy cheese puffs, perfect as a snack or appetizer. Made with sunflower seed butter for a nut-free richness.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Water
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 4 large Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Sunflower Seed Butter
- 1 cup Gruyère Cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2In a saucepan, bring water, butter, sunflower seed butter, salt, and pepper to a boil over medium heat.
- 3Remove from heat and quickly stir in the flour until a smooth dough forms.
- 4Return the pan to low heat and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes to dry the dough slightly.
- 5Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let cool for a few minutes.
- 6Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. The dough should be smooth and glossy.
- 7Stir in the Gruyère cheese.
- 8Spoon or pipe small mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- 9Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.
- 10Serve warm.
Substitutions
Butter →
Sunflower seed butter adds richness and helps bind the dough. Use in combination with butter for best texture
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